Medieval Indian History Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, SSC and States PCS Examinations
Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. Mohammad Ghori was first defeated by which of the following rulers?
[A] Prithviraja Chauhan
[B] Jayachandra
[C] Vidyadhara Chandella
[D] Bhima II
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Correct Answer: D [Bhima II]
Notes:
He was defeated by Bhima II, the Solanki ruler of Gujarat in 1178.
2. The temple city of Osean in Rajasthan was established by which of the following Rajputs?
[A] Gurjar Pratiharas
[B] Chauhans
[C] Solankis
[D] Sisodias
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Correct Answer: A [Gurjar Pratiharas]
Notes:
Gurjar Pratiharas established Marwar in Rajasthan and built the Temple city of Osean, near Jodhpur. Their origin is from Mandsaur and notable Kings are Nagabhatta-I, Nagabhatta-II and Mihirbhoja.
3. Who was the first ruler to issue Pure Arabic coin in India?
[A] Mohammad Ghori
[B] Qutubuddin Aibak
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Razia Sultan
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Correct Answer: C [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iltutmish introduced Silver Tanka and Copper Jital, the two coins of the Delhi Sultanate. The coins prior to Iltutmish were introduced by the invaders, which bear the Sanskrit characters and even Hindu Gods, Bull and Shivalinga. For example, Muhammad Ghor
4. Which Mughal Ruler had higher number of Hindus as Mansabdars than Muslims under his administration?
[A] Akbar
[B] Aurangzeb
[C] Jahangir
[D] Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer: B [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
Aurangzeb had higher number of Hindus as Mansabdars than Muslims under his administration
5. Areas of which of the following current states did not come under control of Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadeva Raya?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: D [ Maharashtra ]
Notes:
Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadeva Raya (1509-1529) was a statesman, administrator and patron of arts. He united almost south India by bringing areas of modern Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, parts of Kerala and Odisha under his control.
6. The temple city of Osian, near Jodhpur was built by which among the following Rajput Kings?
[A] Pratiharas
[B] Solankis
[C] Chauhanas
[D] Parmaras
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Correct Answer: A [Pratiharas]
Notes:
Osian Temple is the ancient city of Osian is famous for its architectural temples that date back to medieval age. It was built by Pratiharas King Vatsa in 783 A.D. It is situated in Jaipur.
7. Which Sultan had forbidden the Nobles to hold banquets & Festivities, and make marriage alliances without his permission?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Balban
[D] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: B [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji lavishly distributed money and gold among his people, noble and ministers so that they might forget the murders he committed. He adopted a conciliatory policy towards Nobles and held banquets & Festivities.
8. “Amoghvarsha” belonged to which dynasty of kings?
[A] Satavahana
[B] Rastrakuta
[C] Pallava
[D] Hoyasala
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Correct Answer: B [Rastrakuta]
Notes:
Amoghavarsha I was one of the greatest Rashtrakuta emperor and one of the great emperors of India. His reign of 64 years is one of the longest precisely dated monarchical reigns on record. He was born in 800 AD. Krishna II succeeded him.
9. Bronze image of Nataraja Shiva is ascribed to which among the following dynasties?
[A] Chola
[B] Chalukya
[C] Pallava
[D] Chera
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Correct Answer: A [Chola]
Notes:
Nataraja is a depiction of lord shiva. As the Lord of Dance, Nataraja, Shiva performs the Ananda Tandava (dance of bliss), the dance .The “Nataraja bronzes” is the Chola Nataraja artworks are mostly in copper, and a few are in brass. A great area innovation within the arts of the Chola period was in the field of metalwork, particularly in bronze sculpture.
10. Which Mughal King sat on the throne with title of ” Padshah Gazi” ?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Mohammad Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Jahangir]
Notes:
In 1605 AD, after the death of Mughal emperor Akbar, his son Jahangir sit on the throne at Agra and took the title Nur-ud-din Jahangir Padshah Ghazi.
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